Published by Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
<p style='margin-bottom:0cm; line-height:normal; background:white;'><span style='color:black; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; font-size:13.5pt;'>The NMPF, together with the
National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development and existing
licensing and regulatory controls, aims to achieve the sustainable growth of
the industry while minimising and mitigating environmental impacts. Measures
include: according to requirements of the Environmental Impact Assessment
Directive and the Birds and Habitats Directives; accounting for potential impacts
for Good Environmental Status descriptors of the Marine Strategy Framework
Directive; considering wider biodiversity interests, heritage assets, seascape,
landscape, and visual impacts; best industry management practices in relation
to sea lice controls, disease management, prevention of escapes, and avoiding
the introduction of non-native species; ensuring that appropriate siting,
scaling, phasing and design of farms minimises impacts on ecosystems, protected
sites, and protected species.</span></p>
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| Created | 2025-07-15 |
| Last Updated | 2025-10-10 |